rains
US /reɪnz/
UK /reɪnz/
名词
1.
缰绳
a strap or set of straps with which to control a horse or other animal, used to guide or check the animal
示例:
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The rider pulled on the reins to slow down the horse.
骑手拉动缰绳以减慢马的速度。
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He held the reins firmly in his hands.
他紧紧地握着缰绳。
2.
控制权, 权力
the power to direct and control; control
示例:
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The new manager took over the reins of the company.
新经理接管了公司的控制权。
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He handed over the reins of power to his successor.
他将权力移交给他的继任者。
动词
1.
勒住, 驾驭
to control or direct with reins
示例:
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He reins in his horse with a gentle tug.
他轻轻一拉勒住了马。
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She learned to rein a wild stallion.
她学会了驾驭一匹野马。
2.
抑制, 控制
to hold back or restrain
示例:
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He had to rein in his anger.
他不得不抑制自己的怒火。
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The government tried to rein in spending.
政府试图控制开支。